The Safetypro Podcast - Helping You Manage Workplace Safety One Episode At A Time!

Join the Community of Safety Pros today! Join the Community of Safety Pros today! What are some of the top mistakes employers make when it comes to OSHA recordkeeping? (article link HERE) Even with good intentions, here are some of the top mistakes that can happen, resulting in major headaches and even citations: Not understanding what an OSHA-recordable work restriction is Not using enough detail in records Not using a system to track employees’ days away from work and other events Not keeping OSHA 300 logs up to date during the required 5-year storage period Lack of alignment between workers’ comp recordkeeping and OSHA recordkeeping Let’s take a closer look at some of these common errors, and what steps you can take to avoid making the same missteps. 1. Not understanding what an OSHA-recordable work restriction is Don’t make the mistake of believing an injury is not recordable as a work restriction if your injured employee is still doing useful work, even if that work is within their job description. Ju